Public Hearing September 12 To Restore Historic Protections

Mayor Kwasi Fraser and members of the Purcellville Town Council have initiated text amendments to the height standards in Purcellville’s C-4 commercial zoning district. The proposal seeks to undo a controversial 2008 change that increased allowable building heights in historic downtown. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend.

The building heights in this district – which includes the historic Nichols Hardware streetscape – were raised as a special accommodation for the mixed use residential/commercial development known as Vineyard Square. The change was resisted by Purcellville’s Board of Architectural Review as incompatible with the integrity of historic downtown, but overruled by the Mayor and Town Council in office at the time.

Under these changes, basic building heights were set at 35 to 45 feet, but went up from there, allowing for the construction of buildings as high as 60, 65 and even 75 feet. Special rules allowed for the maximum height level as long as 50 percent of a building’s facade was lower. These rules gave the zoning administrator the power to grant “an administrative modification” of the height limitations as well, if the developer, for example, was able to show this would “better accomplish the intent and purpose of the district.”

The proposed text amendments would retain a basic building height of 35 to 45 feet. Public or semi-public buildings (a school, a church, a library, for example) can go up to 60 feet. No 65, 75 or higher buildings. No “administrative modifications.”

Ustad Shafaat Khan, world-renowned Indian Classical musician, has enthralled audiences around the world performing his unique fusion of Indian classical, western, jazz, and rock rhythms on Sitar, Tabla and vocal. Now Maestro Khan brings his music to Franklin Park Arts Center for an evening of “musical Traditions” that will leave a lasting impression. www.franklinparkartscenter.org
Tickets: $20 All Seats

Ustad Shafaat Khan, world-renowned Indian Classical musician, has enthralled audiences around the world performing his unique fusion of Indian classical, western, jazz, and rock rhythms on Sitar, Tabla and vocal. Now Maestro Khan brings his music to Franklin Park Arts Center for an evening of “musical Traditions” that will leave a lasting impression. www.franklinparkartscenter.org
Tickets: $20 All Seats

10:00 am: CA$H Bingo

CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS

2:00 pm: Annie Stokes Live at North Gate Vineyard

Annie Stokes is an indie-folk musician from Virginia. Raised in the nation's capital on an eclectic mixture of musical theater, bluegrass, and classic Americana, her music is a fusion of city sounds and country soul. Although playing guitar only began as a hobby, soon her hometown was buzzing about "that girl who sounds like Jewel." Annie's lilting voice, poetic and introspective lyrics, and fingerpicking style draw listeners in with their rootsy and authentic feel. She's found, after years of making music and connecting with audiences, that when the artist prioritizes the song and the human experience that it's based on, everything else falls into place.

7:00 pm: CA$H Bingo

CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS

2:00 pm: Waterford's African American Heritage Day

2:00 pm: Waterford's African American Heritage Day

September 9, 20172:00 pm
– 4:00 pm

The Waterford Foundation is sponsoring a special Waterford's African American Heritage Day on September 9, 2-4 pm at various African American historic sites in our National Landmark Village, home of the largest antebellum free black population in Loudoun County.

We envision this as a day of history and healing in our historic village with a program that starts at the Second Street School (home of an esteemed living history program for elementary school kids since 1984). There, visitors will meet "Miss Nickens" and sit in the seat of an actual student from 1880 at this one-room segregated school.

Then visitors will take a guided walking tour through Waterford's African American past along Second and Main Streets to the old John Wesley Community Church. Here they will hear Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chair, Phyllis Randall; meet "Hattie" and the Female Re-enactors of Distinction (F.R.E.E.D.) from D.C.'s African American Civil War Museum as they "resurrect" heroic mid-19th century black women; participate in a special short service led by Pastor Michelle C. Thomas and a local gospel choir; and explore Waterford's Underground Railroad history and how the John Wesley Church was built by lantern light in 1891 by our African American community.

And, in the tradition of lazy summer days of a bygone era, delicious ice cream will be available for purchase from a local creamery. Proceeds will benefit Waterford's new Lantern Light Fund to preserve and share our African American heritage sites,stories, and artifacts.

For further information about Waterford, the Waterford Foundation, and this program, please contact Tom Kuehhas, Executive Director, (540-882-3018 Ext 5) and/or Wendy Roseberry, Foundation board member and chair of this event (540-303-0734).

7:00 pm: Barns of Rose Hill presents the Film: The Million Dollar Duck

Barns of Rose Hill presents the Film: The Million Dollar Duck Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville, VA. The Million Dollar Duck is a documentary that focuses on the strange and wonderful world of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only juried, art competition run by the U.S. government. This film explores the eccentric nature of the contestants who enter each year for a chance at wildlife art stardom, while also reflecting upon the history and challenges facing the continued existence of this successful conservation program. Movie starts at 7:00 PM. $5.00 per person. For more information please call Barns of Rose Hill, 540-955-2004 or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org

7:00 pm: Bluemont Fall Fest feat. The Flaming Shillelaghs

The Flaming Shillelaghs first performed for the Bluemont Concert Series in the 1980s for First Night Leesburg. Since then, they have delighted audiences with their spirited renditions of traditional Irish dance music, haunting ballads and infectious humor. The Flaming Shillelaghs are Jesse Winch on guitar, bodhran, and harmonica, Joe DeZarn, fiddle, Tina Eck, flute and whistles, and Melissa Dunning on vocals. Their performance will also feature traditional Irish step-dancing. They’re multi-talented, multi-instrumentalists who never let a good tune or song get by them.

Facepainting, fun activities for kids, performances from local musicians/artists and more! Doors open at 7:00 PM. Headlining performance with the Flaming Shillelaghs at 7:30 PM.

4:00 pm: Poetry and Art by Alicia Cahalane Lewis and Winslow McCagg

Barns of Rose Hill presents nebulous beginnings and strings: Poetry and Art by Alicia Cahalane Lewis and Winslow McCagg Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville, VA. Thank you to Moler Insurance Agency for sponsoring this program! Join us for a book release presentation of Alicia Cahalane Lewis and Winslow McCagg’s new book nebulous beginnings and strings. Alicia Cahalane Lewis will be sharing insights on how the book came to be and reading an excerpt from the book, and Winslow will be displaying his work. nebulous beginnings and strings is a poet’s lament. It is the song, long ago sung, of a poet’s relationship to earth. Asking us to grieve for a planet that recoils in today’s knowledge, the poetry returns us to our place on an earth teaming with potential, direction, and compositional construction. The earth is stardust. And the burden of her grief is the weight of thousands of years of neglect. How do we create and envision a new earth? How do we return to her nebulous beginning? Doors open at 3:30 PM. Show starts at 4:00 PM. This is a FREE event! For more information please call Barns of Rose Hill, 540-955-2004 or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org

Barns of Rose Hill, Clarke County Historical Association, & Clarke County Library present Trivia Night Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville, VA. Barns of Rose Hill is delighted to be hosting Trivia Night! Back by popular demand, Clarke County Historical Association is partnering up with the Clarke County Library for another fun night of live trivia. Funny team names are encouraged! Prizes will go to the top three teams. Barn doors open at 6:30, so get there early and grab your table! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show starts at 7:00 PM. FREE event! For more information please call Barns of Rose Hill, 540-955-2004 or visit www.barnsofrosehill.org

10:00 am: CA$H Bingo

CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS

7:00 pm: CA$H Bingo

CA$H BINGO - 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS of the month, Doors open at 8:45 AM, first game at 10:00 AM, --- 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS of the month, Doors open at 6:00 PM, first game at 7:00 PM, --- 35 BINGO games - Specials, Quickies, TWO $500 Progressive Jackpots, Food and Beverages Available, NON-SMOKING, 540-338-0910, vapost293.sharepoint.com, HELP US HELP VETS